1、He suggested we set off for the station immediately. _________ , we will miss the the train.
A.Therefore B.Meanwhile C.However D.Otherwise
2、I’m so glad you’ve come here to ________ this matter in person.
A.lead to B.see to C.turn to D.refer to
3、Since this accident has nothing to do with him, he seems no way ______.
A. to be blamed B. to blame
C. blamed for D. to blame for
4、Last Friday, I helped my father ____ chemicals on apple trees to kill insects.
A. attach B. apply
C. spray D. spread
5、Nowadays, it’s common for a child to ________some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it.
A. bring up B. pick up
C. look up D. set up
6、The theory _____ by Einstein was later to prove true, but at that time few people could accept it .
A.put out B.put together C.put aside D.put forward
7、It is not rare in_____ that people in ______ fifties are going to university for further education.
A.90s ; the B.the 90s; / C.90s; their D.the 90s ; their
8、Researching findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matter what we ________ during the day.
A.would have done
B.should have done
C.may have done
D.must have done
9、As he was not allowed to her to the shops, he wrote out a list of items for her.
A. appointment B. ambulance C. accompany D. adjustment
10、Lydia really regrets____ out of high school. She has really had to struggle to make a living because of that decision.
A.drop B.to drop C.dropping D.dropped
11、The twins named Tom and Jerry look so much alike that it is difficult to ________.
A.tell Tom and Jerry from
B.tell from Tom and Jerry
C.tell from Tom and Jerry apart
D.tell Tom from Jerry
12、The cakes are delicious. He’d like to have ________ third one because ________ second one is rather too small.
A.a; a B.the; the
C.a; the D.the; a
13、— What do you think of my composition?
— It_____well______ a few spelling mistakes.
A.reads; except for B.read; besides C.is read; except for D.is read; besides
14、Only when the circuit breaker mechanism was triggered________what a negative impact the epidemic had made on the country’s economy.
A.had they realized B.they realized C.they realize D.did they realize
15、_____I had more money, I could buy a car.
A.Only if B.If ever C.If only D.Even if
16、_____ many times, he finally understood it.
A.Told B.Telling C.Having told D.Having been told
17、It is not how much you read but ________ you read ________ really counts
A.that… what B.what… that
C.that… that D.what… what
18、Hibernating animals have stored ________ fat in their bodies during the summer and autumn.
A.a good many
B.supplies of
C.a large quantity of
D.a few
19、—Do you think attending training courses is a great help when you look for a new job?
—Well, it all depends. Besides, it gives me ________ a chance to try.
A. more than B. more of
C. less than D. more or less
20、“How could you treat me like that?” John asked his wife, eyeing her angrily from _______ the kitchen table.
A. at B. across C. through D. on
21、______ exceptionally heavily might railway services be temporarily dislocated (扰乱).
A. If only it snowed B. Only in case it snows
C. Only were it to snow D. Only when snow
22、Many graduates, fresh out of university, often fail to find their ideal jobs where _______ work experience is usually required.
A.relevant
B.rough
C.severe
D.scientific
23、All the children were well brought up and in good ___________ condition.
A. personal B. physical
C. natural D. optional
24、He bought a CD card _______ a flower in the super market.
A.but B.except C.except for D.as well as
25、______ the man isn’t very rich, he gives a large amount of money to the students every year.
A.Though
B.Since
C.Unless
D.If
26、Photos of the moon are beautiful if taken well, but it can be very hard to get a picture of the moon that doesn't look blurry! In order to take a perfect picture of the moon, apart from a highquality camera, the associated equipment and the skills to set up your camera, you also need to pick a proper time and a good place.
Choose your favorite moon phase. The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Earth. The first quarter, half, and third quarter phases provide high contrast that allows you to see the craters(坑) in greater detail, while the full moon is a dramatic choice for a skyscraper. What phase you choose is up to your personal preference, but it's best to have a phase chosen before going out to photograph the moon.
Learn when the moon rises and sets. When the moon sets or rises, it is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger and closer. This makes it much easier to photograph! Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area.
Pick a clear night. Clouds, fog, and air pollution will blur your photographs. Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing. A clear night with low smog content and no rain is best for moon photography.
Choose a location away from direct light sources. The moon appears bright because it reflects the light of the sun, and additional light from streetlights, homes, and cars can make the moon appear duller and blurrier in pictures. It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source.
【1】Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “blurry”?
A.Unclear.
B.Transparent.
C.Confusing.
D.Ugly.
【2】Why is the new moon not a perfect choice when taking a photo of the moon?
A.Because the new moon is not enjoyed by most people.
B.Because the new moon is visibly seen from the earth.
C.Because it appears at the earliest time of a month.
D.Because the new moon can't be photographed on Earth.
【3】Which of the following is not a must to take a perfect photo of the moon?
A.A highquality camera.
B.The skills to set up the camera.
C.A weather app.
D.A suitable location.
【4】What's the main idea of the passage?
A.How to select a camera for a perfect moon photo.
B.How to pick a time and place for a perfect moon photo.
C.What the necessary skills are to take a perfect moon photo.
D.Why the new moon is a bad choice for a perfect moon photo.
27、 Here are the major ways for your teens to gain international experience during a summer abroad:
1. Summer Teen Volunteer Programs
Volunteering abroad offers a unique insight into another culture. Programs can teach much, while strengthening a commitment to a life of volunteering. Amigos International offers immersive programs that include leadership training, along with volunteering. Visions Service International
shows ways for your teens to be a teen without borders through service work and cross-cultural living.
2. Summer Study Abroad Programs
Study abroad is my passion — there’s something unique about studying in another country that makes the subject matter come alive, from archaeology to literature. Studying abroad in high school, whether for a summer or on exchange, can get your teens excited about learning again. For those that can’t afford it, there are many ways of financing study abroad, including government programs to fund language learning overseas.
3. Summer Adventures and Cultural Travel Abroad
Maybe your teen is more drawn to adventure. There are many opportunities for adventures abroad — and the best programs combine adventures with language learning, cultural activities, and community service, so that adventurous teens get the best of all worlds. Broadreach offers 70+ summer adventures in 40+ countries, including marine biology, sailing, language immersion, culture, arts, community service, leadership, and outdoor skills.
4. Summer Language Immersion(沉浸)
Some language learning programs also provide volunteer opportunities. This can be an ideal way to break up study with helping others. Intercultural Costa Rica also includes cultural activities and tours. The Alpine French School provides both language learning and cultural and outdoor activities.
French Summer Classes is a unique opportunity for your teen to have a home-stay and language program in one. Whatever language program your teen chooses, the chance to learn language through immersion is, as research has shown, the best way to not only learn a language, but to gain academic, cultural, and employment benefits.
Start Looking Now and Change Your Teen's Life!
What are you waiting for? Start researching options with your teens and help them have a summer that will change their lives.
For more information, please visit Why Your Teen High School Student Should Go Abroad: The Parents' Guide.
【1】Whom is the passage written for?
A.The teens. B.The volunteer.
C.The language learners. D.The parents.
【2】If a teen want to learn a foreign language by living in a local family, the best choice is .
A.French Summer Classes B.Visions Service International
C.Broadreach D.Intercultural Costa Rica
【3】What is the purpose of the writer in writing the passage?
A.To introduce the ways to experience the foreign culture.
B.To introduce how to spend a summer holiday correctly.
C.To recommend the parents some proper ways to help their teens gain foreign experience.
D.To encourage the teens to learn foreign languages through summer exchange programs.
【4】Where is the passage probably taken from?
A.A newspaper. B.A magazine.
C.A travel guideline. D.A website.
28、 While Chongqing is most famous for its hot pot, chuanchuan, and noodles, there is one more indispensable, delicious food offered to people in Chongqing: the fish.
Huguo Hot-Potted Corydoras
Perhaps Chongqing’s best-loved fish restaurant, Huguo Hot-Potted Corydoras has been going for decades and is a can’t-miss place for most visitors because of its special flavor.When the pot is served, you will be surprised by its look and stunned by its fragrance . The combination of the great local cuisine and low price makes this a very popular place, particularly in the evening.
Average price per person: 78 RMB
Address: No. 62-1, Shangda Tianwan, Yuzhong District (470m from the Gate 6 of Lianglukou Station) Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu is a Chinese-style restaurant and extremely popular among local people for serving great fish dishes, particularly the signature Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Hot Chili. Since the dish is steamed, the hot chili flavor permeates the flesh.Just use chopsticks to dip a bit of it into the sauce and you’ll find its tenderness and robust taste.
Average price per person: 80 RMB
Address: F4, Block C, Longfor Shidai Paradise, Changjiang 2nd Road Jipinxuan Beidu Fish Village.
Established in Chongqing about 20 years ago, all the fish served here is prepared in one of 3 flavors total: hot-spicy, pickled, and tomato.Or, if you’re up to try it, you can ask the friendly chef to blend these 3 flavors into one dish.One thing of note: the number of appetizers you get for free depends on how many fish you order.
Average price per person: 61 RMB
Address: No. 42, Changjiang 2nd Road, Daping Ran’s Bean Salted Fish Hot-pot.
Serving fish since the 1980’s, and maintaining high quality on all terms, the restaurant’s reputation has grown among the people of Chongqing.Don’t judge this book by its cover, and don’t let the modest decoration scare you off, the food is super delicious! The fish is stir fried in oil, which makes the skin crispy and fresh.The dish is also covered with dripping sauces, providing fragrant aromas and strong, lasting flavors.
Average price per person: 46 RMB
Address: Opposite of Zaoqin Village, Shipingqiao Street, Jiulongpo District (Near Sanxia Paints Company)
【1】Huguo Hot-Potted Corydoras is famous for _____.
A. its good location B. its special flavor
C. night view D. friendly staff
【2】The feature of Xiang Yu is that _____.
A. the fish is prepared in three flavors B. the decoration is quite simple
C. the fish is stir fried in oil D. the dish is steamed
【3】Which restaurant offers the lowest price per person?
A. Xiang Yu. B. Ran’s Bean Salted Fish Hot-pot.
C. Huguo Hot-Potted Corydoras. D. Jipinxuan Beidu Fish Village.
【4】In which section of a website can you find the passage?
A. Sports. B. Finance.
C. Travelling. D. Transportation.
29、 Stress is so common that many people choose to ignore it. But without proper management, stress can become much more serious. 【1】
1. Breathe
【2】 Slow, deep breathing stops the mind focusing on whatever else might be going on, and actively lowers stress levels.
2. Write
Instead of allowing a jumble (混乱) of thoughts and ideas to jump around inside your head, let
them fall out onto your computer keyboard instead. 【3】They don’t even have to make sense. Minutes later, you might be surprised at how light and airy you feel.
3.Walk
If you’re feeling stressed, drop everything and go for a walk. 【4】Walking provides your body with an ideal outlet(完美的出口) for the energy that stress can create.
4. Laugh
If you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is laughing. 【5】If you are able to smile during your day, you’ll soon begin to see the effects of stress slowly disappear.
A. Stress is not good for people’s health.
B. Here are four ways to deal with stress.
C. Deep breathing lowers the blood pressure.
D. Laughing can calm the nerves and reduce stress.
E. Or write down your feelings onto a piece of paper.
F. Keep yourself at an easy speed and breathe properly.
G. Taking a deep breath in stressful situation is helpful.
30、 Walking across campus with every pair of eyes on you can be embarrassing, especially when you’re 13 years old. I looked around me in ____ of a friendly face, a smile, anything. I was quite disappointed. And I, ____, felt somewhat foolish, walking across campus ____ with a false smile plastered(粘贴)across my face. I was simply ____ to follow the advice my mother had given me years before: when things get ____, smile. No matter where you are, a smile will always be understood. A smile is ____. At that very moment, however, I felt my mother’s advice didn’t ____.
When the teacher ____ me to the class as the “American girl,” 10 sets of hands immediately shot up. Some students had ____; others wanted to practice their English with me. Because I couldn’t speak much Chinese ____, I communicated with them via gestures mixed in with ____ English and Chinese. Although I was ____, I wasn’t sure how much of it was ____. It was almost as if they were ____ about me and I was being examined. ____ who could blame them? After all, I was the first American ever to ____ the school.
Then, from across the room, a Chinese classmate suddenly ____ at me, and my nerves were instantly ____. Though there are cultural and language ____, we were sharing something in common. And as usual, my mother was right. A smile does make a ____.
【1】A.favor B.memory C.place D.search
【2】A.in turn B.in return C.in addition D.in vain
【3】A.steadily B.attractively C.alone D.unwillingly
【4】A.helping B.attempting C.pretending D.undertaking
【5】A.awkward B.smooth C.ready D.attainable
【6】A.universal B.warm C.ordinary D.traditional
【7】A.last B.work C.exist D.change
【8】A.led B.introduced C.took D.invited
【9】A.examinations B.explanations C.questions D.thrills
【10】A.either B.often C.sometimes D.yet
【11】A.broken B.standard C.fluent D.everyday
【12】A.spotted B.focused on C.ignored D.watched out
【13】A.positive B.direct C.interesting D.open
【14】A.hopeful B.nervous C.worried D.curious
【15】A.Above all B.Once more C.Then again D.As usual
【16】A.attend B.leave C.study D.explore
【17】A.shouted B.waved C.nodded D.smiled
【18】A.felt B.touched C.calmed D.tested
【19】A.similarities B.barriers C.links D.connections
【20】A.fortune B.noise C.deal D.difference
31、 I have eyes that are said to be “cow brown, ” and my long fair hair is my best feature (特征) .I'm not overweight, but I'm not too _______ either. I'm relatively happy with my _______, but where did I get it?
Do I share the same features as some unknown stranger? _______ while walking down the street, I tried to _______ that stranger, imagining that one of the women I passed _______ possibly be my biological mother(生母) .
For along time I wondered what life would be like with _______. I was never _______ with my life. I just never _______ wondering what it would be like to have been raised by my biological mother. And the none day, I _______ a poem which compared adoption(收养) ____________ a seed that was planted by one person and then taken care of by another. The second person had ____________ the seed and made it grow to be tall and beautiful. I found that it compared perfectly to my ____________
Gradually I ____________ that my mom had made me who I am today. She did my hair for my first dance. She was there for my first heartbreak... She'd been there for ____________ that ever mattered. And I started to notice that we had the same silly ____________, the same attitude to life, and the same way of treating people.
Sometimes when we're out somewhere, people comment on ____________ we look alike, and we turn to each other and laugh, ____________ that she wasn't the one who gave birth to me.
____________ I may not know why I look the way I do, I know why I am who I am. The mom I have now is the ____________ one I ever could have hoped for, not only because she holds a huge amount of unconditional(无条件的) love, but because she has ____________ who I am today
【1】A.thin B.fat C.strong D.weak
【2】A.eyes B.hair C.weight D.appearance
【3】A.Still B.Even C.Again D.Often
【4】A.pick out B.run after C.bring back D.turn down
【5】A.should B.would C.could D.must
【6】A.the biologist B.my birthmother C.The stranger D.my adoptive mother
【7】A.dissatisfied B.content C.angry D.pleased
【8】A.enjoyed B.stopped C.escaped D.allowed
【9】A.wrote down B.put up C.handed out D.came across
【10】A.with B.for C.to D.as
【11】A.watered B.harvested C.planted D.buried
【12】A.thought B.seed C.situation D.history
【13】A.realized B.guessed C.hated D.expected
【14】A.something B.everyone C.everything D.someone
【15】A.problem B.illness C.adoption D.personality
【16】A.how much B.how far C.where D.why
【17】A.proving B.noticing C.remembering D.forgetting
【18】A.As B.Though C.Unless D.Until
【19】A.happiest B.best C.prettiest D.wisest
【20】A.saved B.regretted C.shaped D.declared
32、A few years ago when my youngest son Matt was about 8 or 9 years old, we were getting things together to take them to the Salvation Army at Christmas time. The boys would _________their old toys and give away what they didn’t “ _________ ”. I always make cookies and get together blankets and clothes. Matt and l were_________the Christmas “package” to our local Salvation Army. We unloaded everything and _________home.
When we took the corner out of the_________lot, Matt noticed that a baseball glove he had put in the bag had_________. He said, “Morn, we forgot my glove.” Just then he_________a little boy and his Mom sitting on a bench on the side of the _________ where the small playground is. He said, “Mom, can we pull over and I can _________ it to him?” I said “Sure.” and we pulled over and went through the gate.
Matt __________ the boy the glove and said, “Here, Santa__________ me to give this to you.” He was so __________ to get it! His Mom __________and gave Matt a HUGE hug. Her eyes were full of __________. She looked at us and said “This was the best __________he could get, all I could get him this year was a baseball.”
When we __________ into the van, Matt said to me “Mum, God must have __________ me forget the baseball glove inside, so that little boy could have it—it was__________ to be!” That moment made me believe again my __________ in my belief that everything happens for a __________ and I have tried my best to get people to see that ever since !
【1】
A.buy
B.find over
C.go through
D.take over
【2】
A.have
B.use
C.like
D.need
【3】
A.delivering
B.sending
C.giving
D.selling
【4】
A.left
B.headed
C.stayed
D.got
【5】
A.parking
B.staying
C.building
D.meeting
【6】
A.run out
B.given out
C.fallen out
D.fallen over
【7】
A.asked
B.spotted
C.told
D.heard
【8】
A.road
B.park
C.church
D.building
【9】
A.send
B.hand
C.give
D.pass
【10】
A.handed
B.left
C.sold
D.bought
【11】
A.asked
B.wanted
C.told
D.needed
【12】
A.happy
B.doubtful
C.frightened
D.sad
【13】
A.came over
B.sat down
C.stood up
D.went away
【14】
A.happiness
B.tears
C.fears
D.worries
【15】
A.tool
B.toy
C.clothing
D.gift
【16】
A.left off
B.ran away
C.sat down
D.got back
【17】
A.seen
B.made
C.heard
D.watched
【18】
A.tried
B.made
C.meant
D.used
【19】
A.faith
B.thought
C.idea
D.words
【20】
A.moment
B.time
C.purpose
D.reason
33、I’d always _______ living alone: the life of no rules and regulations and being independent. So, I was _______ about this new stage in my life when moving into my university dormitory.
_______, during the first few months, I’d find myself crying every day. Coming from a big family, I was _______ to noises surrounding me. Therefore, the scary _______ at night was the worst. I couldn’t even _______ without keeping the lights on.
As time went by, I started enjoying the _______ that came with living alone. The space of loneliness was _______ by friends who became like family.
When it was time to say goodbye and go back home after my _______ I was bittersweet. I’d __________ my time alone, learning things which wouldn’t have been __________ if I had never moved away from home.
I’d learned a lot from this __________. Living alone made me value __________ time even more. I realized that every second with them __________ though I might not get the freedom I had while living alone. For me, there is no warmth in a house __________ it’s filled with loving members and people you love.
【1】
A.kept on
B.dreamed of
C.insisted on
D.put off
【2】
A.delighted
B.worried
C.serious
D.cautious
【3】
A.Undoubtedly
B.Unwillingly
C.Unconditionally
D.Unexpectedly
【4】
A.deaf
B.cruel
C.accustomed
D.opposed
【5】
A.boredom
B.silence
C.darkness
D.suffering
【6】
A.sleep
B.talk
C.move
D.play
【7】
A.confidence
B.safety
C.relief
D.freedom
【8】
A.set aside
B.taken over
C.filled up
D.thrown away
【9】
A.recovery
B.graduation
C.resignation
D.promotion
【10】
A.hated
B.desired
C.regretted
D.enjoyed
【11】
A.useful
B.possible
C.reliable
D.worthwhile
【12】
A.adventure
B.arrangement
C.experience
D.challenge
【13】
A.family
B.study
C.work
D.growth
【14】
A.flew
B.counted
C.stayed
D.repeated
【15】
A.when
B.once
C.unless
D.though
34、按照课文内容填空
At the time they were created, the Impressionist paintings were【1】, but today they are accepted as the beginning of【2】we call “modern art’. This is because the Impressionists 【3】artists to look at their environment in new ways. There are scores of modern art styles, but 【4】the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. On the one hand, some modern art is abstract; that is, the painter doesn’t 【5】to paint objects as we see them with our eyes, 【6】instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, 【7】color, line and shape to represent them. On the【8】hand, some paintings of modern art are so 【9】 that they look photographs. These styles are so different. Who can【10】what painting styles there will be in the future?
35、阅读短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.
F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.
Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.
It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.
36、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Everyone has their own unique fingerprint; 【1】 makes fingerprints an ideal way to unlock smartphones. However, this may be 【2】 (safe) than we think.
Scientists at New York University and Michigan State University in the US have developed a set of fake fingerprints. They say that the prints 【3】 unlock any fingerprint-enabled smartphone up to 65 percent of the time.
The artificial fingerprints 【4】 (create) by using many common features found in human prints. They work 【5】 taking advantage of the way smartphone scanners check a fingerprint.
The fingerprint scanners 【6】 (use) in smartphones are so small that they only read parts of fingerprints. So they have to take many scans of your finger or thumb (拇指) 【7】 they work properly. Smartphones also let users save several finger and thumbprints. Since a print only has to match one of the saved images 【8】 (unlock) the phone, the scanner is more likely to make mistakes.
Although the scientists have only tested their findings in computer simulations (模拟), 【9】 (worry) about the safety of using fingerprints are reasonable .They warn that the technology used to create artificial fingerprints is improving 【10】 (extreme) fast.
37、课文填空
Yet, some people are【1】 They claim that surfing the Internet is a waste of time. They make the 【2】 that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of 【3】 on their school work. However, a recent survey conducted in the USA shows that 80 per cent of Internet users 【4】 it mostly to search for answers to questions. The second most common use of the Internet, for 79 per cent of Internet users, is to find out information about hobbies. These statistics prove that gathering information is the 【5】 use for the Internet.
38、假设你是李华,经常和美国朋友Tom通过网络交流,你的英语进步很大。在Tom髙中 毕业之际,请你给他写封邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示祝贺;
2.询问他的暑期计划;
3.感谢他的帮助。
注意:1.词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours
Li Hua
39、假如你是李华,你的留学生朋友Tony对戏剧很感兴趣,请你用电子邮件告知他本周末你们学校戏剧社将举办戏剧Pygmalion的排练活动并邀请他参加,内容包括:
1. 排练地点和时间;
2. 具体的活动内容。
注意:1. 词数100左右;开头已给出,不计入总数。
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
可能用到的词汇:戏剧drama 排练rehearsal
Dear Tony,
How’s it going?
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Yours,
Lihua
40、假定你是李华你校上周刚刚举办了“汉服节”(the Hanfu Festival)活动,你的外国朋友Peter对此非常感兴趣,请你给他写封信. 信的内容包括:
1. 活动目的:了解汉服,传承传统文化
2. 活动内容安排:主题讲座,汉服舞蹈表演等
3. 活动在同学中引发的反响
注意:1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好
Dear Peter ,
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Yours ,
Li Hua
41、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
In 1971, China’s first subway line in Beijing was formally put into operation. By December 2017, there were 171 subway lines stretching over 5,083 km in 35 cities on the Chinese mainland. Currently, China has the longest urban railway network in the world, which is predicted to surpass 6000 km by 2020.
The rapid development of China’s urban railway system reflects the country’s growing economic strength. The system has experienced the fastest growth over the past 15 years due to the investment of wealth accumulated from the reform and opening up in urban infrastructure construction. An urban railway system is expensive to build, with one kilometer of subway costing approximately 700 million yuan ($110 million). A city without economic strength cannot develop such an expensive system.
The progress in urban railway construction technologies has also contributed to the fast expansion of the infrastructure. Subway construction involves building underground tunnels, laying rails, manufacturing trains and the operation and management of subways. It is a systematic project which not only covers traditional infrastructure building but also modem electronics and information technology. China s railway construction technologies are the best in the world, with Chinese subway trains now exported to developed countries including the United States.
The expansion of Chinese cities has made it necessary to develop urban railway systems. Since the start of the reform and opening up, a large number of people have migrated to cities and the number of private cars has increased dramatically, resulting in serious traffic congestion. Building subways has become an important way to solve this problem.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of China’s reform and opening up, and the rapid development of China’s urban railway system exemplifies the achievements made by the policy. As China furthers its opening up, it will continue to maintain steady and rapid economic growth and railway systems will be available in more and more cities.
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